Sr Director of Human Resources

About the Role

The Senior Director of Human Resources serves as the Institute's senior HR practitioner and operational leader of the Human Resources function. Reporting to the CFO/COO, this role is responsible for implementing a comprehensive people strategy that advances Moody's mission, supports institutional priorities, and fosters an organizational culture rooted in Moody's values. The Senior Director leads the day-to-day operations of the HR department, including Learning & Organizational Development, Recruiting, and Benefits, while partnering with the CFO/COO to provide data, analysis, and recommendations that inform institutional decision-making on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational health.

This position requires a seasoned HR professional who combines operational excellence with a collaborative mindset, and who can elevate the HR function as a proactive, mission-aligned driver of organizational effectiveness. The Senior Director brings a practitioner's depth to employee relations, compliance, and program execution while developing the HR team's capability to serve Moody's employees well.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy Execution & Leadership Partnership
  • Execute the human resources strategy in alignment with institutional direction set by the CFO/COO, translating organizational priorities into actionable HR programs and initiatives.
  • Provide regular, transparent reporting to the CFO/COO on HR metrics, workforce trends, staffing activity, and people-related risks and opportunities, equipping leadership with the data needed to inform institutional decisions.
  • Lead HR change management efforts in support of leadership transitions, restructuring, or strategic initiatives, serving as the primary HR implementation lead.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, servant leadership, and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Advise department leaders and managers on HR best practices, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters, serving as a trusted day-to-day resource.
  • Coordinate with the CFO/COO on cross-functional initiatives that intersect with people strategy, providing HR perspective and analysis to inform executive-level decisions.
• Talent Management & Organizational Development
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, retention, and succession planning.
  • Partner with academic and operational leaders to ensure recruiting strategies attract mission-aligned, high-caliber talent in a competitive market.
  • Support the design and implementation of a leadership development pipeline, with particular attention to mid-level leader readiness.
  • Implement and continuously improve a performance management system that drives accountability, professional growth, and alignment with institutional goals.
  • Direct the Director of Learning & Organizational Development in building training programs that measurably improve organizational capability and employee engagement.
  • Support the adoption and sustainment of organizational operating systems (e.g., EOS) in partnership with the CFO/COO and operational leaders.
• Total Compensation & Benefits
  • Oversee the administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and institutional budget constraints.
  • Partner with the CFO/COO on annual salary budgeting inputs, position control tracking, and total compensation recommendations.
  • Administer the employee benefits program, including providing staff support to the Employee Benefits Administration Committee as directed through the CFO/COO.
  • Evaluate and recommend enhancements to total rewards programs that support recruitment, retention, and employee well-being, bringing proposals to the CFO/COO for review and approval.
• Compliance, Policy & Risk Management
  • Ensure institutional compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including Title IX, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEO requirements.